Starter motor relay question??

[phil37]

Hi all - I would like to mount my original Bosch (silver box type) s/motor relay laying flat as it suits the electrics panel I'm making on  a 750 I'm wiring. I've not seen one mounted other than vertical so am wondering if there is any reason that this may cause problems? - Thanks - Phil

 

[Laverdalothar]

I wouldn't see a reason why, Phil. But then, I am not an electrician...  :-[

 

[MarnixSFC]

My Egli's Bosch regulator is mounted upside down under the battery tray. Has been sitting there since 1972. No problem as yet!
Suppose a starter relay in its side will not be problem either..

 

[bimbo]

Phil, Mine has been mounted like that ever since it was built never been a problem.

 

[RCGBOB44]

A relay can be mounted in any orientation.

 

[phil37]

Great - Thanks chaps - didn't want s/motor dropping  in at 7000RPM! - Regards - Phil

 

[Laverdalothar]

I assume if that happens, it's not the orientation you have mounted the relay that causes it... 

 

[Rob]

The box isn't waterproof, so make sure it isn't subject to spray that could collect and find a way in, degrading relay operation over time

 

[Laverda SF]

Suggest you ground the low side of that Starter Relay through the Neutral Sx - So you can only start it in Neutral - May save you Starter over time )

 

[phil37]

The relay sometimes corrodes/falls apart Lothar and  contacts come together - so S/m then kicks in and self destructs - well tucked away Rob - Good Idea Ron  would avoid any chance of problems but this is a racing motor with no neutral switch. - Regards - Phil

 

[Paul Marx]

You keeping a charging system on there Phil?
Paul

 

[Laverda SF]

Good Idea Ron  would avoid any chance of problems but this is a racing motor

SF's are racing motors.

 

[phil37]

You keeping a charging system on there Phil?
Paul

Yes Paul - Didn't paint my dynamo a lovely black for nothing!! - Regards - Phil